US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11291Tangerine Records 45-11291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ray CharlesDon't Change On Me / Sweet Memories
Vinyl pressings
Don't Change On Me / Sweet Memories
by Ray Charles · 1971
15 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Don't Change On Me / Sweet Memories was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Don't Change On Me / Sweet Memories
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 11291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TRC 514Side A runout etched
TRC 525Side B runout etched
TRC 514Side A label
TRC 525Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45 11291Tangerine Records 45-11291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-11291Tangerine Records ABC-11291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TRC 514 1(circled) MR(Logo) Δ83898A-Side Runout Etching
TRC 525 2(circled) ^ MR(Logo) Δ83899B-Side Runout Etching
45-TRC-514A-Side Label
45-TRC-525B-Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-11291Tangerine Records ABC-11291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TRC 514 1(circled) MR(Logo) Δ83898A-Side Runout Etching
TRC 525 2(circled) ^ MR(Logo) Δ83899B-Side Runout Etching
45-TRC-514A-Side Label
45-TRC-525B-Side Label
UK
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe PRO 524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | ABC Records ABC-11291 / Tangerine Records ABC-11291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Probe 2C 006-92353 M / ABC Records 2C 006-92353 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Probe 1C 006-92 353First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Probe 3C 006-92353First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Probe 5C 006-92 353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Portugal | Stateside 8E 006-92 353MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records 45-11291 / Tangerine Records 45-11291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABC-11291 / Tangerine Records ABC-11291First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABC 11291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records 45 11291 / Tangerine Records 45-11291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABC-11291 / Tangerine Records ABC-11291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 524First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 524First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Probe PRO-94427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABC-11291 / Tangerine Records ABC-112917", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ADon't Change On Me3:22
- BSweet Memories3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Change On Me / Sweet Memories are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Don't Change On Me / Sweet Memories are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Don't Change On Me / Sweet Memories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is ABC Records 45-11291.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Change On Me / Sweet Memories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-11291, ABC 11291, 45 11291, ABC-11291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Change On Me / Sweet Memories on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
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